It's Official: Antarctica's Iconic Emperor Penguins Are Endangered

The IUCN has upgraded emperor penguins and Antarctic fur seals to endangered status.

The main drivers are climate change, shrinking sea ice, and changing Antarctic krill availability, with bird flu adding pressure.

Emperor penguin populations are expected to keep falling, while fur seals have declined by more than half since 1999.

The move is a major warning for the Southern Ocean ecosystem and its wildlife.